By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council voted 7 – 5 to continue a 1% tax on grocery items at the Tuesday, Aug. 26 City Council meeting. The Illinois state grocery tax of 1% is set to be eliminated effective January 1, 2026, as per Public Act 103-0781, and provides
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council is set to approve an Ordinance authorizing a 100% principal forgiveness loan agreement for the Lead Service Line Replacement Project. The City previously applied for a 100% principal forgiveness loan from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to fund the upcoming “Lead Service Line
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council is considering approval of a 1% tax on grocery items, and doubling the Hotel Occupancy Tax rate from 3% to 6%. Hundreds of municipalities throughout the State have approved ordinances to impose a local tax to replace the State tax. The Illinois state
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council approved an ordinance amending Sec. 2-277(c) of the Code of Ordinances pertaining to the qualifications of the department heads of the City, at the Tuesday, July 8, City Council meeting. Ward 2 alderwoman, Juany Garza, and Ward 10 alderwoman, Shweta Baid, voted against
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council is considering a Resolution to approve GoGo Grandparent as the replacement contractor for the City of Aurora Ride Solution (CARS) Program through December 31, 2025, utilizing the remaining budgeted funding, not to exceed $100,000.00. City government of Aurora documents show the change is
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council, Tuesday, May 13, expressed appreciation and a farewell to Ward 4 alderman Bill Donnell, Ward 7 alderman Brandon Tolliver, alderman-at-large Ron Woerman, and chief management officer, Alex Alexandrou. Recently alderman Donnell announced he wouldn’t run for another term. Aldermen Tolliver and Woerman lost
By Jason Crane Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin, the outgoing 59th mayor, says goodbye Tuesday, May 6, at his last Aurora Committee of the Whole meeting as mayor, after sharing the achievements of his administration. “To my beloved city of Aurora, I came, I saw, we conquered.” Irvin served on
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council honored the Weston Bridges Warriors basketball team Tuesday, March 25 at the City Council meeting. The Warriors Special Olympics basketball team clinched second place for Division 2 and the championship for Division 11. Weston Bridges is an independent community for adult individuals with
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council honored alderwomen Juany Garza, Patty Smith, and Shweta Baid along with other female City leaders for Women’s History Month at the Tuesday, March 18, City Council Committee of the Whole meeting. In addition, superintendent of East Aurora School District 131, Jennifer Norrell was
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council honored the Marmion Academy wrestling team Tuesday, March 11 at the City Council meeting. Marmion won the Class 3A State championship Saturday, March 1. It was the School’s first State championship. In addition, Chase Maier, member of the Oswego East swim team was
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council is considering a resolution authorizing approval of a loan agreement between the city of Aurora and Jamie Gilmore, and a third amendment agreement between the city of Aurora and Urban Equity Properties (UEP). The purpose is for the redevelopment of the vacant commercial
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council heard from several members of the community at the Tuesday, Feb. 25 City Council meeting. The speakers shared comments about the late Marjorie (Margie) Logman, a community activist who spoke truth to power, and frequent contributor to The Voice. Logman, who died recently,
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council viewed a presentation about the new Aurora Animal Care and Control Volunteer Program at the Committee of the Whole meeting, Tuesday, Feb. 18. The revised program will begin accepting applications Thursday, Feb. 20. Aurora Animal Care & Control (AACC) welcomes volunteers who support
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council approved a Resolution at the Tuesday, Jan. 28 Aurora City Council meeting, to authorize the Chief of Police to sign and execute the annual memorandum of understanding with Learning for Life, a District of Columbia non-profit corporation for the Aurora Police Department Youth
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council is considering an Ordinance for the redevelopment of the vacant Galena Hotel at 116 W. Galena Boulevard. The Petitioner, Fox River House LLC, is requesting the establishment of a Conditional Use Planned Development on the property which includes a plan description to redevelop
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council approved many mayoral appointments at the Tuesday, Jan. 14 City Council meeting. The approved appointees are: City government of Aurora documents show the Music, Events, and Entertainment (MEE) Commission was created to support and amplify live performers in the city of Aurora. This
By Jason Crane Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin, and the Aurora City Council shared fond memories of Delia “Dee” Nila Basile and posthumously proclaimed her birthday, April 10, as Dee Basile Day in the city of Aurora at the Tuesday, Jan. 7 Committee of the Whole meeting. •A video of
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council approved a Resolution authorizing a five-year health services agreement with Marathon Health, LLC for the establishment of a near-site clinic. City government of Aurora documents show the near site clinic at the Bloomhaven campus will allow for enhanced access to medical services and
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council honored the Aurora Gators 11 U youth football team at the Tuesday, Dec. 10 City Council meeting, for winning the Pop Warner Chicagoland State championship. The 2024 team is undefeated. •A video of the presentation can be viewed on the city government of
By Jason Crane Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin, and the Aurora City Council presented honors to the Rosary Beads swimming team Tuesday, Dec. 3 for their 9th State championship. The Beads secured the top spot at the State meet November 16, and Rosary and the City of Aurora held a
